Carbon-based materials are an essential component in our everyday lives, from the fuel heating our homes, to the tires on our cars, and even in plastics; carbon as an industrial material is all around us. Carbon materials exist and are produced in a wide array …
Rotary dryers have a long history in many industries, but perhaps none more than in the fertilizer industry, where they are an essential component in processing minerals for fertilizers at mine sites, and for producing many of the fertilizer products on the market today. Rotary …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Coke Drying in the Steel Industry Coke Drying in the Steel Industry provides an overview on the critical role drying plays in …
The rotary kiln is a diverse thermal processing device capable of carrying out a variety of process objectives, from burning off volatile components to activating carbon, and more. As a substantial investment, those looking to purchase a rotary kiln must make every effort to avoid …
Conditioning is an important part in bulk solids processing, allowing producers to alter the material to fit their unique needs. While there are many reasons to condition a material, three central objectives are highlighted below. To improve the efficiency of the process. Conditioning a material …
The lithium-ion battery market has seen explosive growth in recent years, largely in response to the growing electric vehicle market, coupled with the increasing use of consumer electronics and a desire to advance energy storage technology for renewable energy applications. A Grand View Research report …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Potassium Sulfate (SOP): A High-Value Alternative to Potassium Chloride (MOP) Potassium Sulfate (SOP): A High-Value Alternative to Potassium Chloride (MOP) provides an …
The term bulk solids processing encompasses an array of different types of materials, processing techniques, and objectives; soil amendments and fertilizers, minerals and ores, chemical compounds and more, all fall under the umbrella of bulk solids. And while the goals and equipment differ across operations, …
Industrial clay minerals exhibit incredibly diverse characteristics, lending their use in everything from consumer products such as cat litter and cosmetics, to industrial additives, catalysts, and adsorbents, to name a few. While there are many types of clay, each with wide variation in characteristics, the …
This week’s photo reveals the mechanical construction of a rotary dryer in 3D. The image was created by one of FEECO’s CAD specialists. FEECO’s team is equipped with the most advanced CAD programs, and our drafters and designers regularly use the software to create 3D …